Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Did you know the USDA is responsible for investigating problems with meat, poultry, and eggs? If you spot a problem, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 Monday through Friday between 10A and 6P Eastern Standard Time. Or report […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. For many Easter family gatherings, ham will be served. Most hams purchased from groceries and specialty markets are either fresh, uncooked hams or ready-to-eat hams. Before preparation, check the label. For the best quality and food safety, each requires a different […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. Are you making brisket to celebrate Passover this year? If you’ve already purchased a whole frozen brisket weighing ten pounds, it may take several days to thaw. According to foodsafety.gov, brisket should be thawed in the refrigerator. It’s important to plan ahead. When cooking, the USDA […]
Episode Transcription Thank you for listening to Food Safety in a Minute. Do you enjoy fresh-water fishing and eating your catch? Before fishing, visit the Washington State Department of Health website for fish consumption advisories. In 2021, there were 217 advisories in Washington. 95% listed mercury or PCB as the primary contaminant. Two the advisories […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Do your packed lunches include tuna salad? The Washington State Department of Health has specific advice for eating canned tuna. How much. How often. Canned tuna has relatively high levels of mercury as compared with salmon or flounder. High levels may […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. Are you pregnant, breastfeeding, or have children ages 1 to 11? The Food and Drug Administration has science-based advice for you about eating fish. Fish are an important part a healthy diet providing omega-3 fats, iron, protein, vitamin B12, and choline. […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Did you know fish may contain mercury? Mercury enters our environment from fossil fuels and industrial pollution. Deposited in fresh waters and oceans, mercury is absorbed by fish from the water or by eating smaller fish. Once ingested, it stays in our bodies Fish is […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Do you have last minute questions about preparing your Thanksgiving turkey? You’re in luck. On Thanksgiving Day between 5:30 am and 11:30 am Pacific Standard Time, you can talk with an expert at the United States Department of Agricultures’ Meat and Poultry Hotline. Call them […]
Episode Transcription From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a Minute. I left the giblets in their packaging inside the turkey while roasting. Is it safe to eat? Giblets are usually packaged inside the turkey cavity in paper or plastic. If the giblets were wrapped with paper, there’s no concern. They’re safe […]
Episode Transcription Welcome to Food Safety in a Minute. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the price per pound of whole turkey has risen more than 70% since last year to $1.99 per pound. If you want to serve the perfect, succulent Thanksgiving turkey this year, start with a few basic methods, especially […]